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08/11/23

Three of our Year 5 pupils decided to raise money by holding a sale on the green. The girls raised £32 which they used to purchase items for the local food bank. Working together they selected long life items and added up the costs. What a lovely gesture from our pupils!

13/10/23

Year 5 have been busy creating Anderson shelters as part of their Design and Technology lessons. We can't wait to see their finished work.

27/09/23

The winners of our Summer Reading Challenge received their chosen books during the weekly celebration assembly. Keep reading!

27/06/23

The VIAT Festival of Creativity is just over 2 weeks away and we are so excited to invite you to an extravaganza of creative events and performances! Keep your eyes peeled for some sneak peaks of behind the scenes content coming soon👀 pic.twitter.com/kpyYUqxwzo

26/06/23

The VIAT Festival of Creativity is just over 2 weeks away and we are so excited to invite you to an extravaganza of creative events and performances! Keep your eyes peeled for some sneak peaks of behind the scenes content coming soon👀 pic.twitter.com/kpyYUqxwzo

21/06/23

Book now! x.com/invictagrammar/status/1671159647091462153

21/06/23

A sneak peak of this year's VIAT Festival! Expect to see a variety of Art, Literature, Drama and Music performances from students across the Trust. Also attending this year is who will be performing creative Freestyle Football and hosting masterclasses on the day! pic.twitter.com/tqRjlaW6cg

19/06/23

We were extremely proud to have held the first Trust Primary Debating event at Holborough Lakes last week. Year 4 pupils from  , and  came together to join in with a debating workshop and then went on to participate in a full debate.

16/06/23

Happy Birthday wishes to Luca, Kamron, Mason, Annabelle and Richie-James who all celebrate birthdays at this time.  Hope you have a wonderful celebration!

16/06/23

A sneak peak of this year's VIAT Festival! Expect to see a variety of Art, Literature, Drama and Music performances from students across the Trust. Also attending this year is who will be performing creative Freestyle Football and hosting masterclasses on the day! pic.twitter.com/tqRjlaW6cg

08/06/23

We are pleased to announce that we will be working towards becoming a Hedgehog Friendly Campus with  and  The team will work on a number of actions to protect hedgehogs, enhance their habitat and educate others on how they can help. 

08/06/23

Yesterday some of our children had a wonderful day at Valley Park School at a Taster day of fun drama, music and creativity! They did some great day dancing, doodling & singing!

08/06/23

Happy birthday wishes to Louis, Carlo, Maciemay, Henry, James, and Kit who all celebrate birthdays! We hope you have fun!

25/05/23

As a special treat for the hard efforts and resilience in their SATS exams, the Year 6’s had a fun time bowling together as a class at Hollywood Bowl in Rochester! They played an hour of bowling and competition was high! They then enjoyed a lunch together!

25/05/23

On Friday 19th May our Year 5 children took part in the VIAT Young Adventurers Camp out at Buckmore Park where they helped pitching and collapsing tents and slept better than we expected! They took part in some exciting team building activities, fun football and more!

25/05/23

Happy Birthday wishes to Evie, Daniel, Sophia, Sienna and Isaac who all celebrate birthdays! We hope you have a wonderful birthday!

17/05/23

Happy birthday to Amelia, Darcy-Rae, Blake, Thea and Mylah who celebrate birthdays! We hope you have lots of fun!

05/05/23

To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King, the children came dressed to reflect a country within the Commonwealth. Each year group presented information on their chosen country during an assembly.

04/05/23

On 27th April the Yr 5 children took part in a fun-filled sports event at Holmesdale School. Three other schools attended which made for a competitive day. The class played team games and tried a range of athletics events. The children were praised for their sporting fairness!

04/05/23

Happy birthday to Nancy, Oliver, Astrid, Marnie, Eloise, Arish and Rubie who all celebrate birthdays! We hope you have a joyous day!

28/04/23

This week Year 5  took part in a sports event at Holmesdale.  The children played team games and tried a range of athletics events. As always, Y5 from Holborough Lakes were praised for not only their effort but the fantastic behaviour and sporting fairness.

27/04/23

Year 3 and 4 had a great day at Leeds Castle, exploring the grounds and meeting the birds of prey!

26/04/23

Happy birthday to Gabriel, Hazel, Isreal, Mila, Javier, Ralph, Joshua, Max and Saiya who have all celebrated birthdays recently. We hope you had an amazing day! pic.twitter.com/IsFGofNzZn

21/04/23

This week our Year 6 pupils attended the 'Safety in Action event. This is an interactive event for Year 6 children to learn about some of the dangers they may face as they become more independent and prepare for transition to secondary school. pic.twitter.com/CGHleCoRQl

21/04/23

*SAVE THE DATE* Saturday 8th July, 11am - 4pm An exciting performance opportunity for our pupils at the VIAT Festival of Creativity. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on how to get your child involved. pic.twitter.com/sEiNo6ztE7

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Posted on: September 12th 2025

Outstanding in all areas!

Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes is delighted to have been graded outstanding in all areas, following an Ofsted inspection on 24 and 25 June 2025.

Headteacher, Lisa Vickers, said: ‘We could not be prouder of this result. This is a fantastic achievement for our school that showcases the commitment and hard work of everyone in our community—pupils, parents and carers, governors, and our brilliant staff.’

The report praised many aspects of school life at Holborough Lakes, including its high aspirations for pupils, behaviour and curriculum:

‘Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes has exceptionally high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils are incredibly eager to learn in this respectful and welcoming school. They demonstrate remarkable resilience in their learning. When they may find something challenging, they do not give up. Pupils are highly supportive of their peers in the classroom. They actively help each other to achieve.’

‘Pupils behave very well. They do not tolerate any interruptions to their learning. Classrooms are calm, happy places where pupils have a thirst for finding out new things. From the early years to Year 6, pupils are confident communicators who are excited to share what they are capable of. They thoroughly enjoy coming to school each day and attend very well.’

‘The curriculum is highly ambitious for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). It often exceeds what is expected nationally. From the early years, the school has precisely identified what pupils need to know and remember. It has ensured a sharp focus on oracy and widening pupils’ vocabulary. This enables pupils to articulate their thoughts and ideas confidently.’

Chief Executive Officer of Valley Invicta Academies Trust, Richard Hayden, said: ‘To be graded outstanding in all areas is an exceptional achievement for everyone within the Holborough Lakes community. I am delighted their ongoing efforts and dedication have been recognised by Ofsted with a fantastic report of which they should be incredibly proud.’

You can read the full report here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/140431 

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